Applicant Name: ?????
Application Receipt Date: 2009/04/02 Prior Review: Prior Review Date: NA
I. Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change
Issues: See DD Form 293 and attached documents submitted by the applicant.
II. Were Proper Discharge and Separation Authority procedures followed?
Tender Offer: NA
See Attachments: Legal Medical Minority Opinion Exhibits
III. Discharge Under Review
Unit CDR Recommended Discharge: Date: NIF
Discharge Received: Date: 060607 Chapter: 10 AR: 635-200
Reason: In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial RE: SPD: KFS Unit/Location: HHC, 3d BSTB, 1st Cav Div, Fort Hood, TX
Time Lost: AWOL x 5 for a total of 173 days; 7 days (050101-050107), mode of return unknown; 4 days (050909-050912), mode of return unknown; 22 days (050926-051017), mode of return unknown; 7 days (051101-051107), mode of return unknown; and 133 days (051115-060327), apprehended.
Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): 040309, Failure to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place of duty (040224), reduction to E3; forfeiture of $370.00 pay (suspended); and 7 days extra duty, (CG).
050114, AWOL 050101-050108), reduction to E3; forfeiture of $250.00 pay; forfeiture of $600.00 pay (suspended); and 30 days extra duty, (FG).
Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None
Counseling Records Available: Yes No
IV. Soldiers Overall Record
Age at current enlistment: 23
Current ENL Date: 020926 Current ENL Term: 04 Years ?????
Current ENL Service: 03 Yrs, 02Mos, 19Days ?????
Total Service: 08 Yrs, 04Mos, 15Days ?????
Previous Discharges: RA-970730-010416/HD
RA-010417-020925/HD
Highest Grade: E4 Performance Ratings Available: Yes No
MOS: 21B10/Combat Engineer GT: NIF EDU: HS Grad Overseas: Korea, Southwest Asia Combat: Iraq (040315-050316)
Decorations/Awards: AAM-2, AGCM-2, NDSM, GWOTEM, GWOTSM, KDSM, ASR, OSR
V. Post-Discharge Activity
City, State: Crescent, GA
Post Service Accomplishments: None Listed
VI. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation
a. Facts and Circumstances:
The evidence of record shows that on 7 April 2006, the applicant was charged with AWOL x 4 (050909-050913, 050926-051018, 051101-051108, and 051115-060328). On 5 May 2006, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested, in writing, discharge under the provisions of Chapter 10, AR 635-200 in lieu of trial by court-martial. In this request, the applicant admitted guilt to the offense, or a lesser included offense. Further, the applicant indicated that he understood that he could receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge and that the discharge would have a significant effect on eligibility for veterans benefits. The applicant did not submit a statement in his own behalf. The applicant's chain of command's recommendation for approval of the Chapter 10 request with an under other than honorable conditions discharge is not contained in the available record and the analyst presumed government regularity in the discharge process. On 18 May 2006, the separation authority approved the discharge with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant was to be reduced to the lowest enlisted rank.
b. Legal Basis for Separation:
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for a discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. The request may be submitted at any time after charges have been preferred and must include the individuals admission of guilt. Army policy states that although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale:
After a careful review of all the applicants military records during the period of enlistment under review, the documents, and the issues he submitted, the analyst found no mitigating factors that would merit an upgrade of the applicant's discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was charged with the commission of an offense punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) with a punitive discharge. The applicant consulted with defense counsel, and voluntarily in writing, requested separation from the Army in lieu of trial by court-martial. In doing so, the applicant admitted guilt to the stipulated or lesser-included offenses under the UCMJ. The analyst noted that all the requirements of law and regulation were met and the rights of the applicant were fully protected throughout the separation process. It is also noted that the characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and that the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge. Furthermore, the analyst noted the applicant's issues; however, the analyst found no evidence of arbitrary or capricious actions by the command. The analyst determined that the applicant had many legitimate avenues through which to obtain assistance or relief, without committing the misconduct, which led to the separation action under review. Further, the file was void of any evidence of injuries sustained by the applicant while in Iraq and the applicant did not provide any corroborating evidence of the aforementioned medical issues. Additionally, the Board does not grant relief solely for the purpose of gaining employment or enhancing employment opportunities. Finally, at the time of discharge the applicant was appropriately assigned a reentry eligibility (RE) code of 4. An RE code of 4 cannot be waived and the applicant is no longer eligible for reenlistment. In view of the foregoing, the analyst determined that the reason for discharge and the characterization of service were both proper and equitable and recommends to the Board to deny relief.
VII. Summary of Army Discharge Review Board Hearing
Type of Hearing: Date: 20 January 2010 Location: Washington, DC
Did the Applicant Testify? Yes No
Counsel: NA
Witnesses/Observers: NA
Exhibits Submitted: NA
VIII. Board Discussion, Determination, and Recommendation
After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and considering the analysts recommendation and rationale, the Board determined that the discharge was both proper and equitable, and voted to deny relief.
IX. Board Decision
XI. Certification Signature
Board Vote: Approval Authority:
Character - Change 0 No change 5
Reason - Change 0 No change 5
(Board member names available upon request)
EDGAR J. YANGER
Colonel, U.S. Army
X. Board Action Directed President, Army Discharge Review Board
Issue a new DD Form 214
Change Characterization to:
Change Reason to: NA
Other: NA
RE Code:
Grade Restoration: No Yes Grade: NA
ARMY DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD - CASE REPORT AND DIRECTIVE
Case Number AR20090007512
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